I decided to give another store a try, and I did really well. I shopped at Dillons last week for their loss leaders, and for the free gallon of milk with purchase of 3 boxes of cereal. My three year old drinks about 3 gallons of milk a week, so an offer of free milk helps a lot.

The store was nice, and not too busy even though we were shopping mid day. When I got there I headed right over to customer service and signed up for a Plus card. You get a big discount at check out when you use their card. They also have little yellow signs all over the store that have discounted prices when you use the plus card, it is like a scavenger hunt for the best deals.

I shopped just the items listed in their ad and took my coupons. Dillons also doubles coupons up to $.50, sweet. Here is my list:

3 boxes of Lucky Charms for $2.00 each + $1.00 off coupon = $5.00
Earned 1 free gallon of Milk ($2.37)
1 box of Golden Grahams for $2.00
2 boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios for $1.67 each + $1.00 off coupon=$2.24
Earned 1 free gallon of Milk for ($2.37)
Fritos Chips for $1.88
1 4 pack of Double Roll Sparkle Paper Towels for $5.49 + $.50 coupon doubled= $4.49
1 12 pack of Double Roll Angel Soft Toilet Paper for $5.49+ $.50 coupon doubled= $4.49
1 Dozen Large Eggs for $.88
1 3lb bag of frozen boneless skinless Chicken Breasts for $5.64

Grand Total $29.24 with tax. I had $4.00 in coupons, and my total in store savings were $25.42. Not too shabby. I also got a few in store coupons for cereal and 2 more gallons of free milk for the next shopping trip. I’ll definitely be shopping and saving there again soon.